Geography of Azerbaijan
Geography of Azerbaijan: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Azerbaijan
Georgia is 278 mi to the west, Armenia is 283 mi to the west, Mount Ararat is 298 mi to the west and Mount Elbrus is 432 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 40°24′33.5″N 49°52′1.6″E (40.4093, 49.8671)
Quick facts about Azerbaijan
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Coordinates | 40°24′33.5″N 49°52′1.6″E (40.4093, 49.8671) |
| Capital | Baku |
| Population | 10.200.000 |
| Area | 33.436 sq mi |
| ISO code | AZ |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | AZE |
| Currency | Azerbaijani manat (AZN) |
| Languages | Azerbaijani |
| Calling code | +994 |
| Time zone | Asia/Baku |
| Local time | 11:00 AM (UTC+04:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September and October |
| Climate | Continental |
Summary
Azerbaijan is a country in Asia. Azerbaijan is a country in Asia with its capital at Baku. It has a population of about 10.2 million. The capital is Baku.
Right now it is 87°F (31°C) in Azerbaijan with mainly clear. It feels like 82°F. Today runs from 77°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Azerbaijan is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 37°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is in line with the 90°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Azerbaijan today at 9.9/10. Gusts to 45 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Azerbaijan month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 37° | 0,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 47° | 37° | 1,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 54° | 42° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 64° | 51° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 73° | 58° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 83° | 67° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 89° | 74° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 90° | 74° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 78° | 65° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 69° | 57° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 61° | 51° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 51° | 42° | 1,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 40.4093, 49.8671. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Azerbaijan right now?
It is currently 87°F (31°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 41% and wind is 24 mph.
When is the best time to visit Azerbaijan?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Azerbaijan, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Azerbaijan in?
Azerbaijan observes Asia/Baku (UTC+04:00). The local time is 11:00 AM.
How many people live in Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan has a population of approximately 10.2 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
